US Bridges

Gardner Road over E Br Galien River

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 4 MI E of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000001044

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner Road over E Br Galien River is a concrete culvert carrying Gardner Road over E Br Galien River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGardner Road
CrossesE Br Galien River
Location4 MI E of New Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.87308, -86.47505
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2007)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardner Road over E Br Galien River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner Road over E Br Galien River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Gardner Road over E Br Galien River carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gardner Road over E Br Galien River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Gardner Road over E Br Galien River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.